Living in Colma, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colma · Census data 2020–2024
Colma has 1,636 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $148,295 (50% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,062,000, the median rent is $2,303/month.
Colma at a glance
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $148,295State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,062,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,303/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Colma a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Colma
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colma the median home value is $1,062,000, 219% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,303 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Colma median household income
The median household income in Colma is $148,295 and the income per person is $52,766. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Colma: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 615
- Owner-occupied
- 53.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.7%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.47
Colma demographics
- Population
- 1,636
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 471
- Foreign-born
- 33.2%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colma ›
Education in Colma
26.7% of adults 25 and older in Colma have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colma
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.8%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Colma vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colma | 1,636 | $148,295 | $1,062,000 | $2,303 |
| Daly City | 101,964 | $123,547 | $1,115,000 | $2,551 |
| Broadmoor | 4,586 | $167,396 | $1,254,600 | $3,501 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
| Brisbane | 4,692 | $156,169 | $1,232,200 | $2,574 |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | $136,578 | $1,188,800 | $2,802 |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | $160,523 | $1,249,800 | $3,098 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
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What is the median household income in Colma, CA?
The median household income in Colma is $148,295, 50% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Colma?
The median home value in Colma is $1,062,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Colma?
The median gross rent in Colma is $2,303 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Colma, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the California median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Colma?
The median age in Colma is 38.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Colma?
The average commute to work in Colma is 28 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colma?
The unemployment rate in Colma is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colma?
26.7% of adults in Colma have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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